Committees 2014-2015

The committee considers faculty applications for advancement in professional rank.

Minimum once per semester

Faculty and Staff Development Committee

The Faculty & Staff Development Committee develops activities and programs to enhance professional development and institutional effectiveness practices and promotes institutional engagement by all employee groups

Once/Month

Program Review

The Program Review Committee shall oversee implementation of program review processes at LATTC.

Once/month

SLO Committee

Aligned with Program Review, Student Learning Outcome Committee is responsible for coordinating and directing the design and implementation of student learning outcomes, the assessment of outcomes, and analysis of that data. This committee will align its work with Program Review Committee.

Once/Month

Committees with Departmental Representation – Elected at Departmental Meeting on 8/28

Committee

Committee Charge/Description

Meeting Frequency

Academic Senate Council

The Academic Senate Council conducts the work of the Academic Senate. The Council hears and discusses updates from all campus areas, including reports from each of the Senate committees, and votes on policies and procedures affecting academic and professional areas

Reviews and ranks departmental applications for faculty hiring positions.Elected by Area (CTE/Academic/Non-Classroom)

As convened by Academic Senate President

Program Viability Committee

Serve on Program Viability for assigned program following approved process for LATTC.

As convened by Academic Senate President

Senate Elections Committee

The Elections Committee plans, conducts, and reports on elections to Senate positions.

When Elections are Held

Senate Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee plans, conducts, and reports on nominations to Senate positions.

When Nominations are Held

Other College Committees with Faculty Representation

Committee

Committee Charge/Description

Meeting Frequency

College Council

Develops and recommends general policies and philosophy relating to the College; to advise, counsel, and make recommendations to the President on all major issues pertaining to the planning, staffing, budget, resource allocations, operations and mission of the college; to set goals and objectives for the college; and to develop guidelines that clarify the role and responsibilities of its members.

Once/Month

Student Success*

Student Success Committee is charged with identifying best processes and recommending policies that enhance students’ ability to be successful. This includes outreach, recruitment and comprehensive assessment leading to enrollment, retention, persistence and completion.

Once/Month

Work Environment

Ensures the college provides conditions for a safe, healthful, and sanitary work environment conducive to effective teaching and learning. The committee is also committed to ensuring a safe, healthful, and sanitary work environment conducive to the effective performance of the administrative functions necessary to support the College’s educational activities.

Once/Month

Accreditation Steering Committee

The Accreditation Steering Committee (ASC) oversees and manages all accreditation and ACCJC-related matters including internal and external reporting on current accreditation status.

Communicate with and advise the college on its decision making regarding distance learning issues.

Minimum of once per semester – as needed.

Planning and Budget Committee

Committee coordinates and recommends institutional planning processes including strategic and master planning; coordinating college budget activities; developing and managing a comprehensive, integrated, and continuous planning and budgeting process; and oversight of program review.